Health Services Manager

6 days ago

Invercargill Central, New Zealand Ngāi Tahu Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Health Services Manager

Advertised on behalf of Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services

Permanent, Full TimeInvercargill

Kia hiwa rā

Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whānau Services is seeking a capable and strategic Health Services Manager to join our senior leadership team. The Health Services Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, culturally responsive health services aligned with community needs and sector policy. They oversee strategic planning, operational management, clinical governance, and stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and improve health outcomes. This role also ensures compliance, manages budgets, and leads a multidisciplinary team to meet organisational and regulatory standards.

As Health Services Manager, you will:


• Lead strategic planning and operational oversight of all health service areas.


• Champion equity, innovation, and collaboration in service delivery.


• Provide inspiring leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring services meet clinical, regulatory, and organisational standards.


• Oversee health contract reporting, policy development, and compliance.


• Build strong partnerships across the health sector, tertiary institutions, and community organisations.


• Identify new funding opportunities and support contract negotiations.


• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into policy and practice.

He kōrero mōu / About you

Our ideal candidate:


• Holds a tertiary qualification in Health Management, Public Health, or Nursing.


• Has proven experience in health service management within Aotearoa.


• Demonstrates strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori health models.


• Is experienced in contract management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.


• Possesses excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills.


• Is collaborative, culturally competent, and community oriented.


• Can build and maintain respectful relationships with individuals, whānau, key partners, and the community.

Mō mātou / About us

Awarua Whānau Services is a Kaupapa Māori organisation providing health and social services in Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas. Our journey began in 1988, evolving from a grassroots response of manaaki into a well-established provider supporting whānau across the region.

Ko tā mātou mahi / We offer


•A meaningful role within a kaupapa Māori organisation.


•A supportive team environment where your mahi directly supports our people.


•The opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and community development.


•Competitive salary (based on experience).

Me pēhea te tono mai / How to apply

Apply today by sending a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Lamerton at

For more information, download the full position description from our careers page, or reach out to Sarah directly if you have any pātai.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

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